race track to trail

["George W. Carman JR." <gwcarman@crosslink.net>]

I am considering buying an Arab from the race track for long distance
riding.  My farrier has given me the name of a local trainer. Tom feels
this trainer has top quality horses and treats them well.  I have asked
around and he seems to have a good reputation for being a good horseman
and not abusing or overtraining, etc. his  horses. When he has a horse
he is ready to drop from his string of horses he sells them for $6-700
dollars - just wants to find them a good home.  Sooo, my question is -
what are your experiences in taking a horse from the track to the
trail?  Is this a worthwhile venture or does it take sooo long to get
them trail worthy that is is too time intensive. I would think I'd send
it off to be reschooled for 30 or 60 days by a local trainer.  Thanks
for opinions!

   - debbie carman (MD)


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